MaMeLa Advisors is a firm deeply rooted in the local landscape while maintaining extensive connections to the global network.

As an advisory entity firmly established in healthcare services, we place significant emphasis on investing with a gender perspective. Our commitment to SDG 5, which champions gender equality, is unwavering and forms a core part of our business ethos. At our heart, we are local entrepreneurs driven by a mission to enhance the accessibility of essential healthcare services for underserved populations. Our local insights, combined with our global outlook, position us uniquely to address the complex challenges in the healthcare sector.

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We envision a resilient and inclusive health system that delivers quality, equitable, and sustainable care for all. Our aim is to see institutions across Africa strengthened through innovation, evidence, and collaboration, where leadership is diverse, women are empowered to contribute meaningfully, and every health actor is equipped to drive lasting change. MaMeLa Consultancy strives to support systems that are people-centered, accountable, and capable of meeting the evolving health needs of every community.

Our mission is to empower women, particularly those in healthcare, to reach their full potential. We strive to serve as a stepping stone for their development and meaningful inclusion, ensuring that their contributions are recognized, rewarded, and celebrated.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and empathy to create transformative solutions in healthcare. With a client-centric approach, we uphold accountability and strive for excellence in empowering women and advancing their contributions to an inclusive and equitable healthcare system

How we provide our broad range of services which are designed to address the multifaceted needs of the healthcare sector

Women Inclusivity

We strive to improve female representation in healthcare leadership and decision-making roles to ensure that women's unique perspectives are heard, prioritized, and addressed.

Innovative Solutions

Our Goal is to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together experts from various fields to share insights and develop holistic solutions to complex challenges in healthcare.

Effective Healthcare

We are set out to contribute to the structure that fosters multidisciplinary approach promoting teamwork among stakeholders, enabling comprehensive care that addresses diverse healthcare needs holistically.

Empower to Sustain

We Support efforts to nurture local ownership through capacity building at all levels, empowering frontline workers and creating evidence sharing platforms across sectors and interventions.

Our Advisory Services with Local Insight and Global Reach

Our Projects

Healers to Leaders

Women make up the majority of Ethiopia’s healthcare workforce, yet they remain vastly underrepresented in leadership. In response, as part of Amref’s Integrated Health Systems Strengthening (IHSS) program, MaMeLa is leading a transformative initiative to build the leadership capacity of women healthcare professionals across Ethiopia.

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Latest News

The Sidama HIL 2025 Cohort Graduated!
March 10, 2026
The Sidama HIL 2025 Cohort Graduated!

The Sidama Cohort Graduated! The final cohort of the first round of High Impact Leadership (HIL) Training has completed their journey, bringing this phase of the program to a successful close. The graduation ceremony, attended...

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HIL 2025 Afar Cohort Graduated!
March 10, 2026
HIL 2025 Afar Cohort Graduated!

Closing 2025 with the graduation of our Afar cohort, 24 health professional women graduated through the High Impact Leadership (HIL) Training marking a significant milestone in advancing women’s leadership within the health system. The graduation...

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HIL 2025 Oromia Cohort Graduated!
March 10, 2026
HIL 2025 Oromia Cohort Graduated!

Last week, the third cohort of High Impact Leadership Training graduated 31 health professional women from the Oromia region. The program sparked more than skill-building; it strengthened confidence, amplified voices, and the ability to influence...

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Amhara Cohort HIL 2025 Celebrated!
March 10, 2026
Amhara Cohort HIL 2025 Celebrated!

We recently had the privilege of celebrating the graduation of the Amhara cohort of the High-Impact Leadership Training for Health. After six months of focused learning, mentorship, and coaching, all 46 women healthcare professionals completed...

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The Somali HIL 2025 Cohort Graduated!
March 10, 2026
The Somali HIL 2025 Cohort Graduated!

We had the honor of celebrating the graduation of our Somali cohort of High Impact Leadership trainees. After 6 months of training, mentorship, and coaching, these women healthcare professionals successfully completed the High-Impact Leadership (HIL)...

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Latest Articles, Insights & Industry Updates

The Cost of Exclusion: What Healthcare Risks Without Women Leaders

  “Global health addresses some of the biggest challenges that humankind faces. We need to have the best talent, and we need to draw that talent from all of humankind, not just the male 50%.“  Amie Batson, President of WomenLift Health   The global healthcare system suffers from a critical lack of women in leadership […]

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Leveraging Partnerships to Transform Healthcare in Africa

Transforming healthcare in Africa requires more than innovation and infrastructure. It demands collaboration across borders, sectors, and disciplines. Local and international partnerships are key to addressing Africa’s healthcare challenges, from infectious disease control to maternal health, and ensuring sustainable, long-term improvements in the system. Local partnerships are critical to the success of any healthcare initiative. […]

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Innovative Healthcare in Africa: Pioneering Solutions for a Healthy Africa

Africa’s healthcare sector is experiencing a revolution, driven by innovation. Across the continent, healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers are leveraging technology, local solutions, and new models of care to address long-standing healthcare challenges. These innovations are not only improving access to care but also transforming how healthcare is delivered, particularly in resource-constrained environments. One of […]

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